Safety first

TU's chief of police says he and his officers prefer a proactive— rather than reactive—approach to campus

crime prevention. But they need our help. [more]

5 questions for  … Carol Abraham

Graduate program to offer expert advice on money matters

Students too often graduate without basic money-management skills. But there’s hope: The M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services program is offering a seminar that could positively affect their post-TU lives. [more]

So they said...

"In wisdom gathered over time I have found

that every experience is a form of exploration.

Ansel Adams, 1902-1984

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Ceremony to launch work on College of Liberal Arts Building

What? Groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of construction for the 250,000-square-foot College of Liberal Arts Building, the first entirely new academic building to be erected on TU's campus in 30 years.

Who? Acting Provost James Clements will be master of ceremonies; speakers will include President Caret, Dean Terry Cooney and Connie Kihm '95.

When? Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m.

Where? Near University Drive, opposite the lower level of the Towsontown Garage on the site formerly occupied by the Lida Lee Tall Building

Why?The College of Liberal Arts Building will set the standard for future campus projects. When completed in 2011, it will be the university's "public face" along Towsontown Boulevard.

How? R.S.V.P. to x43375 or specialevents@towson.edu.

TU in the news

New Take on Modern Jewish Women Writers

The Jewish Times, Aug. 31

.Associate Editor Barbara Pash spoke to Evelyn Avery, Department of English, about her book, Modern Jewish Women Writers in America (Palgrave MacMillan), a new collection of essays that covers 20th-century and contemporary writers. Avery edited and wrote the introduction as well as two of the book's essays. She chose the scholars who contributed the other essays.

Ravens target female fans with 'Purple' launch

Baltimore Business Journal, Aug. 30

In a story about an interactive fan-generated club for female football fans, reporter Ryan Shaff noted that the Maryland Stadium Authority released a study by TU's Center for Applied Business and Economic Research and Sage Policy Group, Inc. showing that in 2006 the Ravens and M&T Bank Stadium supported 3,088 jobs that generated $100 million in Maryland personal income.

Breaux shines in debut

The Sun, Aug. 31

Reporter Ken Murray chronicled the debut of Tommy Breaux, a 6-foot-9 center for the Tiger basketball team, as a wide receiver on the Tiger football team. Breaux, who came to TU last year from Blinn (Texas) Junior College, made seven catches for 109 yards, helping the Tigers cash in a 20-10 season-opener victory over Central Connecticut.